Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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